Antonov AN-2 crash, Oct 6, 1951 (2 killed), Mt Hor-Taiga...
Antonov AN-2 accident on October 6, 1951 near Mt Hor-Taiga Republic of Tuva, Russia with 2 fatalities.
- Date: October 6, 1951
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Mt Hor-Taiga Republic of Tuva, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
An Antonov An 2 on a geophysical survey flight in the Republic of Tuva hit the top of Mount Hor Taiga with its right main gear and crashed into a ravine. The flight engineer was killed and four other occupants were injured. The navigator died of his injuries 16 hours later, and the brand new aircraft was destroyed.